GENTLY COOKED SALMON WITH MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water to cover, until soft; this will take about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, smear a baking dish with the 1/4 teaspoon of butter and place the salmon, skin side up, on the butter. Let sit while you preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
- Mince a tablespoon or so of the chives for garnish. Tear the rest of the chives into 2-inch lengths and place in the container of a blender with the oil and a little salt. Blend, stopping the machine to push the mixture down once or twice, until the oil has a cream-like consistency.
- When the potatoes are done, put the salmon in the oven and set the timer for 12 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, then mash them well or put them through a food mill. Return them to the pot over very low heat and stir in the butter and-gradually-the milk, beating with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as necessary. Keep warm.
- Check the salmon after 12 minutes; the skin should peel off easily, it should flake, and an instant read thermometer should display about 120 degrees. It may look underdone, but if it meets these three criteria it is done. (If it is not done, or you prefer it better done, return it to the oven for 3 minutes more). If you like, scrape off the gray fatty matter on the skin side (or just turn the fish over). Sprinkle with some coarse salt and cracked black pepper.
- To serve, place a portion of mashed potatoes on a plate; top with a piece of salmon. Drizzle chive oil all around the plate and garnish with minced chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 767, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1096 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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JR boss
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zainab Farhan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nozithelo Mpofu
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The salmon was flaky and moist, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again.
Priscilla Hill
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chris Aguilar
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Zamil
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The salmon was flaky and flavorful, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gwacham Precious
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
Willie Mwaniki
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The salmon was a bit oily and the mashed potatoes were very heavy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Jana Ali
[email protected]The salmon was cooked beautifully, but the mashed potatoes were a bit bland for my taste. Next time, I'll add some more herbs and butter to the potatoes.
Craig Goynes
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and produced amazing results. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely make this a
Purushttom Mahara
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The gentle cooking method resulted in a tender and flavorful fish that melted in my mouth. The mashed potatoes were also incredibly creamy and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this di
Arshad Arshad ali
[email protected]This salmon and mashed potato dish was an absolute delight! The salmon was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist, while the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. The flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the presentation was beautiful. I h